Graphic Artist / Cartographer

NV5 is actively recruiting a Graphic Artist & Cartographer within our eGIS group that has experience producing cartographic and data products involving a high degree of complexity for the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal clients.

Due to federal contract requirements, the candidate must be a US Citizen and capable of attaining a security clearance, if necessary.

Work Environment:

• Location: Client site - Washington, DC metropolitan area
• Travel: up to 15%

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Produce enhanced visualized depictions of data, documents, workflows, cartography, and analytical products involving a high degree of complexity.
• Organizes, designs, prepares and revises technical illustration and graphics work.
• Prepares rough sketches and completes orthographic and perspective drawings.
• Operates computer graphics software programs to prepare and revise the format and type settings for graphs, charts, drawings, documents, block diagrams and schematics.
• Considers color, shading, format, perspective and other display enhancements given reproduction medium.
• Proofs work for visual appearance, completeness and accuracy.
• Performs art paste-up work.
• Create high quality graphics and graphic products for both print and electronic media.
• Formalize visualization schema of cartographic maps and web-based applications which include assisting with the design, development, and implementation of graphics for GIS related products.
• Prepare marketing and training materials for products, services, and announcements related to Department of Homeland Security-GIS.
• Ensure that web and desktop applications have professional graphics and intuitive user interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree Requirements: BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Graphic Design, or other related field w/GIS or High School Diploma with relevant professional industry/program certifications.
• Eight (8) years of experience in data visualization, technical illustration, and graphic art for law enforcement, immigration, border security, homeland security, and/or military applications.
• U.S. Citizenship required to comply with government contracts
• Experience with complex cartography, photo and video editing, website design, generating graphics standards, document enhancement, map symbology, design and layout of web-based applications for information display (such as Dashboard, WebMap, and Experience Builder), and digital iconography.
• Proficient with major graphics, and video design software packages including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Experience in the basic development of web-based geospatial applications using ArcGIS Enterprise and printed marketing material.
• Experience producing visualization products and materials that are For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES).
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical computer users in both one-on-one and small group situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD)

The pay range for this Washington DC position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are also offered to full-time employees, along with Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, with employee and employer contributions. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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